by lindanathan | Nov 15, 2021 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
COVID19 has blanketed so many students and families in frustration, despair, and disappointment. Recently I visited 360 High School in Providence, Rhode Island and found hope, optimism, and a sense of possibilities. Started seven years ago with Carnegie Foundation...
by lindanathan | Apr 5, 2012 | Arts Education, Interdisciplinary Learning, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
Last week, BAA’s Center for Arts in Education hosted Darcy Rogers for a full-day workshop on her Organic Language Acquisition (OLA) technique. I first met Darcy at her school, Crater Renaissance Academy in Oregon, and then I ran into her again at the Coalition of...
by lindanathan | Apr 3, 2012 | Arts Education, Interdisciplinary Learning, Teaching and Learning
I have just returned from Washington, DC, and the Occupy the DOE rally. Cassie Wallace, our second-year math teacher, was my impetus to go. She posted on our Teaching/Learning email conference back in February: In case anyone is interested in protesting in DC with me...
by lindanathan | Mar 6, 2012 | Arts Education, Family/School Involvement, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
I had to blog about Confessions of a ‘Bad’ Teacher from this past Sunday’s New York Times… everyone needs to read this article so we can stop and think about how our federal and state policies are affecting teachers and kids in our classrooms....
by lindanathan | Dec 13, 2011 | Arts Education, Teaching and Learning
On Saturday, December 3, we gathered in the assembly hall of Boston Arts Academy/Fenway High School to celebrate Vito Perrone, who passed away in August. It was fitting that we gathered in this space, since Vito cared passionately about schools. I was so pleased that...
